In this opening episode, Nate reveals the metaphor the Bible uses more than any other to describe the spiritual life -- walking -- and explores its implications for the Christian addict in recovery.

In this opening episode, Nate reveals the metaphor the Bible uses more than any other to describe the spiritual life -- walking -- and explores its implications for the Christian addict in recovery.

Episode 1 • Let’s Go for a Walk

In this session, Nate talks about our natural tendency to ignore unpleasant realities that threaten our self-esteem or sense of security.

In this session, Nate talks about our natural tendency to ignore unpleasant realities that threaten our self-esteem or sense of security.

Episode 2 • The River of Denial

In this lesson, Nate talks about the state we all share and most of us try to deny — powerlessness.

In this lesson, Nate talks about the state we all share and most of us try to deny — powerlessness.

Episode 3 • The Beauty of Powerlessness

Nate talks about the first of the "God steps" in 12-step recovery: Step Two.

Nate talks about the first of the "God steps" in 12-step recovery: Step Two.

Episode 4 • A Power Greater Than Ourselves

Nate discusses the nuts and bolts of self-care during early recovery.

Nate discusses the nuts and bolts of self-care during early recovery.

Episode 5 • Progress, Not Perfection

Nate talks about Step Three -- turning our will and our life over to the care of God as we understand Him.

Nate talks about Step Three -- turning our will and our life over to the care of God as we understand Him.

Episode 6 • Sweet Surrender

Nate begins our exploration of Step Four by discussing the Number One Offender among addicts -- resentment.

Nate begins our exploration of Step Four by discussing the Number One Offender among addicts -- resentment.

Episode 7 • The Resentment Trap

Continuing our exploration of Step Four, Nate discusses the emotion that often drives our self-destructive behavior -- Fear.

Continuing our exploration of Step Four, Nate discusses the emotion that often drives our self-destructive behavior -- Fear.

Episode 8 • A Hundred Forms of Fear

In this lesson we tackle the powerful emotion that can be righteous but usually isn't -- Anger.

In this lesson we tackle the powerful emotion that can be righteous but usually isn't -- Anger.

Episode 9 • Be Angry, and Sin Not

What is the root of lust?  Is it a sexual thing, or something else?  In this episode, Nate delves into the deeper workings of this hard-to-talk-about topic.

What is the root of lust?  Is it a sexual thing, or something else?  In this episode, Nate delves into the deeper workings of this hard-to-talk-about topic.

Episode 10 • The Problem of Lust

Practical lessons in life skills and the fundamentals of recovery, specifically designed for Christians.

Have you ever tried to gain control of your own life by controlling—or at least managing—those around you?  In this episode, we begin our exploration of the coping mechanism commonly called Codependency.

Have you ever tried to gain control of your own life by controlling—or at least managing—those around you?  In this episode, we begin our exploration of the coping mechanism commonly called Codependency.

Episode 11 • Codependency, Part One

In this episode, Nate talks about the roles that addicts and those who love them sometimes fall into.

In this episode, Nate talks about the roles that addicts and those who love them sometimes fall into.

Episode 12 • Codependency Part Two — Roleplaying

In this episode, Nate takes us through Steps 5, 6, and 7. We find an empathetic confessor and face the truth about ourselves.  Then, resisting the urge to plunge again into a campaign of self-improvement, we turn instead to God, asking him to do for us what we cannot do for ourselves.

In this episode, Nate takes us through Steps 5, 6, and 7. We find an empathetic confessor and face the truth about ourselves.  Then, resisting the urge to plunge again into a campaign of self-improvement, we turn instead to God, asking him to do for us what we cannot do for ourselves.

Episode 13 • The Transformation Steps

By acknowledging that our past actions have injured others and making amends, we help both them and ourselves.

By acknowledging that our past actions have injured others and making amends, we help both them and ourselves.

Episode 14 • Making Amends

Nate concludes our exploration of the Twelve Steps by walking through Steps 10, 11, and 12.

Episode 15 • The Maintenance Steps

Nate takes you on a walk that explores some of the the most beautiful and also some of the darkest places in our lives. Walking through recovery can be exhilarating but also a road less traveled, Nate inspires us to take the first steps and realize we don’t have to do this alone.

The best walk you will ever take.

Walking Lessons for Christians Who Sometimes Fall Down

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